Every now and then a programme reminds why telly is so great and The Crimson Field, as part of the BBC’s World War One centenary programming, has done just that and surprised me in just how good it’s been.

A funeral cortege rolls on by as another episode of The Crimson Field opens. This week’s episode also celebrated Sister Quayle’s birthday, or at least was going to, until a familiar face turned up and turned the celebrations on their head.

I’m always a fan of living vicariously through the television, though choosing the First World War might not exactly appeal to many. But The Crimson Field is romantic, particularly the tangible fizz between Kitty and Captain Thomas Gillan.

This week’s episode of The Crimson Field opens with an early-risen Kitty making her way to the beach with only a lamp, as she waited for the sun to come up. A beautiful shot that would stay with you at least until the convoy of wounded soldiers arrives. The nurses are getting to grips with […]